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Pocahontas County suspect claims victim shot herself Open Navigation Close Navigation
BUCKEYE, W.Va. (WBOY) — A man has been charged after allegedly shooting a woman at a residence in Pocahontas County. On July 16, deputies with the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a reported shooting incident on Burks Road in Buckeye, according to a criminal complaint. When deputies arrived, they were advised that a […]
Tazewell County government buildings closed due to power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — According to the Tazewell County Facebook page, the Tazewell County Courthouse and Sheriffs Office are currently closed due to a power outage. Both buildings will remains closed until power is restored. Tazewell County Virginia Sheriff’s Office stated that deputies and 911 are still up and running and ready to serve. Stay […]
Surprise storms cause power outages | News, Sports, Jobs - The Intermountain
ELKINS — Although rain was not in the forecast, a severe thunderstorm with high winds swept through the local area at about 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, leadi
DMV services offline due to mainframe outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV, (WVNS) – The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced July 19, 2022 that services are currently offline due to a system-wide mainframe outage. Customers are encouraged to visit the DMV website at dmv.wv.gov to check the up-to-date alert box before they visit any regional office or try to use the online services […]
Power outages across Southern WV Open Navigation Close Navigation
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Multiple counties within our viewing area are dealing with power outages due to this afternoons storms. According to the American Electric Power Outage Map, four counties are dealing with more than 1,200 customers without power. These counties include McDowell, Wyoming, Fayette, and Raleigh Counties. The total number of customers without power […]
Raleigh County PSD closed tomorrow Open Navigation Close Navigation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Raleigh County PSD will be closed May 11, 2022. The closure is unplanned, and Raleigh County PSD tells us it’s due to a power outage that happened earlier today.
Athens School dismissing early due to power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
ATHENS, WV (WVNS)– Students at Athens Elementary School will dismiss early on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. According to the Mercer County Public Schools Facebook page, the reason is due to a power outage. Students will dismiss at 11:45 AM. The Appalachian Power outage map showed the town of Athens and Concord University is out of […]
Planned power outage in Union WV Open Navigation Close Navigation
UNION, WV (WVNS) – On Thursday, March 10, 2022, there will be a planned power outage to upgrade Monroe Power facilities in Monroe County. The outage will affect all customers in the areas of Union, Gap Mills, and Zenith. Anyone in the area will experience a service interruption from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. […]
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Pocahontas, Virginia
| City | Pocahontas |
| County | Tazewell |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24635 |
Thunderstorm winds blew hundreds of trees down across the county. A combination of the winds and the falling trees brought down many power lines. Damage values are estimated.